Gum Disease, or Periodontal
Disease is a general term for bacterial infection that affects the gum
tissue and bone that support the teeth in your mouth. Gum Disease, if left
untreated, can cause pain in the mouth, bad breath, and may eventually
even lead to tooth loss.

Gum Disease is caused by a build
up of plaque on the teeth. Plaque is that disgusting, yellow stuff on your
teeth that is full of bacteria. It is essential that you floss and brush
your teeth everyday to remove the plaque.

Besides plaque, your lifestyle
can cause gum disease. Your body's immunity system must be strong.
Exercising throughout the day and eating healthy is the best way to keep
your immunity strong. But if you are unable to exercise throughout the day
and a healthier menu is not available to you, you should try to stay away
from sugars and starches. We all know sugar is bad for our teeth but
starchy foods such as french fries feed the acids that eat away at your
teeth's enamel. Also, it is important to make sure you get enough sleep
every night. Also stress can contribute to a lower immunity level.

Unfortunately for all you women
out there, you all are at a higher risk for gum disease. Due to changes in
hormones during puberty, menopause and pregnancy, the tissues in your body
become more sensitive and that includes your gum tissue. Also as reported
in the Journal of Periodontology, there is a risk that women who are
pregnant and have some form of Periodontal Disease are more likely give
birth pre-term or the babies may be born with low birth weight.

One of the more significant
causes of gum disease is also the easiest to avoid. Tobacco, both smoking
and chewing is horrible for your health. Besides causing cancer, lung
disease and heart disease, tobacco directly affects the gum and lead to
gum disease. The best way to avoid it is to never start, but if you
already smoke, it is never too late to quit.

If you diagnosed with
Periodontal/Gum Disease, your oral hygienist may suggest a form of
periodontal surgery if your Gum Disease has progressed to a more severe
stage.

But if you are diagnosed with a
minor case of Gum Disease, more commonly referred to as Gingivitis,
re-evaluating your daily oral hygiene routine may take care of it. Making
sure you brush and floss 3 times a day and cleaning your tongue about 2
times a day can take care of it. But of course, it is always best to talk
to your oral hygienist.

Some early signs of Gingivitis
consist of puffy red gums, bleeding gums, a metallic taste in your mouth,
significantly when you wake up, and bad breath. A good treatment for
Gingivitis is the OraSweet Flossing Toothbrush, the only toothbrush that
is patented with 2 sets of bristles. One of course brushes your teeth and
removes the plaque that causes Gum Disease. The second set is what makes
our toothbrush unique. The second set is a longer, thinner bristle that is
able to go in between your teeth and underneath the gum line, essentially
flossing your teeth. By no means does this replace flossing, but it is
made to enhance your flossing. Using this, you will notice how much
healthier your mouth looks.

Like it says above, gum disease
is caused by bacteria in plaque. Well bacteria
also lives on your tongue. Using the OraSweet Tongue Cleaner to scrape
away the bacteria off your tongue leaving your breath fresh and keep that
bacteria away from your gums.

The OraSweet Flossing Toothbrush
and Tongue Cleaner, not only help treat Gum Disease, it is also a
preventive tool. So get yours today and enjoy a happy, healthy mouth.